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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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