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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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