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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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