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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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