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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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