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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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