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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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