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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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