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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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