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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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