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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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