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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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