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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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