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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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