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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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