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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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