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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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