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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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