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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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