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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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