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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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