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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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