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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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