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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions 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 attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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