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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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