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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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