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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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