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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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