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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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