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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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