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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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