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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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