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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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