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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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