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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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