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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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