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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with 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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