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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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