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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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