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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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