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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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