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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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