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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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