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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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