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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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