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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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