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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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