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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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