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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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