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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines 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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