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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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