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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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