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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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