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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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