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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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