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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating 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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