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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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