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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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