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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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