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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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