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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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