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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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