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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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