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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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