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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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