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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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