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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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