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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies 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 institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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