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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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