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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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