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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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