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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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