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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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