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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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