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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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