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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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