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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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