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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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