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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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