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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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