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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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