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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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