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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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