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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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