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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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