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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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