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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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