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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates 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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