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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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