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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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