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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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