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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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