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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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