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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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