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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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