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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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