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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates 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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