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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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