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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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