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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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