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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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