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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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