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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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