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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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