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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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