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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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