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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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