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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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