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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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