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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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