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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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