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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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