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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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