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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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