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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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