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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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