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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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