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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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