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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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