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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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