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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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