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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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