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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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