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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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