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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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