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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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