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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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