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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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