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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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