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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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