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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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