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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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