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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key 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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