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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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