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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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