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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative 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 considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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