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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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