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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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