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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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