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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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