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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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