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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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