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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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