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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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