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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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