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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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