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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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