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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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