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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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