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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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