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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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