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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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