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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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