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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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