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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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