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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new 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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