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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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