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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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