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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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