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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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