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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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