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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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