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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies 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 institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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