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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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