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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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