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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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