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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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