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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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