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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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