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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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