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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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