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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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