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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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