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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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