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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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