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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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