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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education