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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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