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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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