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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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