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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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