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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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