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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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