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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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