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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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