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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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