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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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