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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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