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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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