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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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