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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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