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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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