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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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