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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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