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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business 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 handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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