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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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