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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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