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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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