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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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