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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes 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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