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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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