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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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