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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. 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. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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