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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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