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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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