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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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