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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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