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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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