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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies 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 optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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