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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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