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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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