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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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