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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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