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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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