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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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