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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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