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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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