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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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