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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the 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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