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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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