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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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