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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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