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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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