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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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