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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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