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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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