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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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