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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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