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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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