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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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