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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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