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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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