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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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