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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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