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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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