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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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