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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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