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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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