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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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