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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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