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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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