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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key 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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