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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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