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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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