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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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