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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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