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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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