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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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