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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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