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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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