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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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