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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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