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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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