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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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