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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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