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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major 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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