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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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