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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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