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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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