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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. 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 MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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