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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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