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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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