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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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