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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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