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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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