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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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