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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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