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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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