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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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