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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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