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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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