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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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