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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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