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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources