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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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