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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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