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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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