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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses 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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