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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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