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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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