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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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