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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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