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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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