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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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