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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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