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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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