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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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