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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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