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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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