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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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