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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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