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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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