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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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