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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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