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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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