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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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