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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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