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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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