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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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