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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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