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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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