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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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