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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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