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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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