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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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