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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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