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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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