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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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