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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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