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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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