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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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