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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about 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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