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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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