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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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