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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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