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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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