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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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