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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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