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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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