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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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