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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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