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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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