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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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