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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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