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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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