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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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