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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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