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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about 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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