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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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