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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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