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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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