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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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