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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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