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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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