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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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