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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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