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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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