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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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