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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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