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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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