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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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