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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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