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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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