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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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