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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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