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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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