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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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