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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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