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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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