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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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