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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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