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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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