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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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