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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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