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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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