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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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