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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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