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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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