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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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