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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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