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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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