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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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