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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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