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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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