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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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