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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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