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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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