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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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