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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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