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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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