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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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