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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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