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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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