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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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