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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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