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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education