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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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