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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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