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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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