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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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