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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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