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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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