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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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