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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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