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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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