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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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