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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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