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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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