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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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