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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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