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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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