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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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