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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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