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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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