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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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