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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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