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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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