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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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