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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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