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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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