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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education