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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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