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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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