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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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