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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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