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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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