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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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