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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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