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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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