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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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