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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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