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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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