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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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