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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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