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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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