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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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