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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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