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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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