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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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