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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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