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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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