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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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