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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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