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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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