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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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