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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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