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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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