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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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