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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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