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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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