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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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