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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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