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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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