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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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