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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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