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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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