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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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