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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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