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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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