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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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