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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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