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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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