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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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