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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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