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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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