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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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