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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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