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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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