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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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