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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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