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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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