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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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