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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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