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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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