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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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