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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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