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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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