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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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