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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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