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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners 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 several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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