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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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