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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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