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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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