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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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