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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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