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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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