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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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