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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner 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 online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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