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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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