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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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