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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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