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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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