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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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