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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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