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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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