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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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