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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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