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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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