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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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