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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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