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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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