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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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