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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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