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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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