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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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