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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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