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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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