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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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