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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Education