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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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