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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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