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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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