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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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