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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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