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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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