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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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