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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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