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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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