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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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