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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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