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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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