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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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