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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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