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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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