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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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