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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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