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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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