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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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