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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates 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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