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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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