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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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