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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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